Business Affairs Assistant Creators and TV
UTA Ventures is the venture division of United Talent Agency.
About UTA Ventures
UTA Ventures seeks out, builds, and accelerates innovative businesses that change how people live, work, and play. It operates at the intersection of entertainment, commerce, and technology, partnering with talent to build companies, extend brand platforms, and expand into new categories. The division also invests in growing startups, including businesses in the creator economy, frontier technology, and the future of entertainment.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support business-affairs executives with calendars, meetings, calls, deal notes, contract administration, agreement review, correspondence, research, and special projects. You will maintain contract records and precedent charts, prepare documents, and serve as a contact for clients, agents, managers, attorneys, and executives.
Requirements
- JD required
- Active California Bar membership or eligibility to practice in another U.S. jurisdiction required
- Ability to review, analyze, and understand contracts
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Relationship-building skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and internet-research proficiency
- Interest in the film industry and entertainment business
- Law firm, studio, network, agency, or entertainment-company experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings
- Answer and route calls
- Take notes on deals and negotiations
- Prepare meeting materials
- Track deals, process agreements, and maintain contract records
- Review, proofread, summarize, and track client agreements under executive supervision
- Draft correspondence and maintain precedent charts
- Prepare documents and provide administrative support
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, agents, managers, attorneys, and executives
- Conduct research, compile information, and support special projects
- Stay informed on industry trends and business developments
Benefits
- Benefits